Scholar-in-Residence: Sobibor Escapee & Survivor Philip Bialowitz

Beth Shalom Synagogue & the Jewish Community Center

Welcome
Sobibor Escapee & Survivor: Philip Bialowitz
and his son, Joseph Bialowitz
Scholars-in-Residence
January 12 - 14, 2007

If you have seen the movie, "Escape from Sobibor," you know why you must hear Philip Bialowitz tell the story of his miraculus escape. Philip Bialowitz is one of only eight remaining survivors who escaped from Sobibor where an estimated 250,000 Jews, including most of his family, were murdered. The revolt at Sorbibor was the largest and most successful prisoner uprising of World War II. His story, along with 300 others who escaped, was featured in the highly acclaimed movie, "Escape from Sobibor." He was also featured on the internationally-televised, "Hunt for Stolen War Treasures". Philip Bialowitz and his son Joseph will be featured at Beth Shalom. We urge you to take full advantage of the events of this weekend as listed below, as we renew our collective pledge, "Never Again."

Friday evening, January 12 - 6:30 p.m. Following services and Shabbat dinner (Please RSVP for Shabbat dinner ASAP to reserve your seat!): “A Personal Account of the Resistance and the Escape from Sobibor” - Philip Bialowitz

Saturday morning, January 13 - 9:45 a.m. Shabbat morning Services: “The Power of Resistance to Evil in Jewish Tradition”

• “The Power of Resistance at Sobibor” - Philip Bialowitz, Escapee
• “The Power of Jewish Resistance - A Second Generation View” - Joseph Bialowitz
• “The Jewish Obligation to Utilize the Power of Resistance” - Rabbi David Siff

Saturday afternoon, January 13 - 4:30 p.m. Seudah Shlishit: Informal discussion with Philip and Joseph Bialowitz.

Sunday morning, January 14 - 10 a.m. Adult Education Seminar - At the Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center: “The Crucial Importance of Remembrance”

• “The Imperative to Remember Jewish History” - Dr. Leon Spotts
• “The Imperative to Remember Sobibor and the Holocaust” - Philip Bialowitz
• “The Imperative to Remember the Holocaust and Jewish History” - Joseph Bialowitz